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Clare Vivier’s namesake line of minimal-chic accessories have gained a fiercely devoted following thanks to her desire to stay true to what women really want—quality, versatility, and a touch of je ne sais quoi. Her irreverent approach extends beyond bags to her home décor, personal style, and even her son’s unexpected fashion choices. The bilingual ten-year-old (Vivier met her Parisian husband while living abroad) has a penchant for pairing slightly cropped khakis with classic white t-shirts and chunky, shrunken sweaters. The result: A look that’s unique and playful while still delivering on comfort. While Vivier admits that she has heavily influenced her son’s cool look, she also realizes that “he has a strong sense of style, and little flourishes of his own.” Clearly, she’s taught him well.

Oscar, nine, June 2013

1. "Traveling together

2. Playing cards

3. Listening to him eat an apple

4. When I pick him up at school, and he runs to me from across the playground

"I try not to get too caught up in the little things because he's growing up so fast."

"My friend, artist Simone Shubuck, made this bag for me a long time ago—it's part of a series of fake Vuitton bags made with plastic deli bags."

Oscar's paper mâché giraffe, a promotional gift from The Hangover 3

"My favorite time of day with Oscar is in the mornings when he climbs into bed with me—the first things he talks about are always hilarious and so random."

"I stress the importance of being polite, opening doors for women and letting them go first! It sounds outdated, but I think it’s a good lesson to think of others before yourself —why not start with women?"